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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 440 mm (44.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.27 px
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4vsELAC Concentro S 503.2
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 stands 44.0 cm tall — about 4.0 cm more than the ELAC Concentro S 503.2 at 40.0 cm. At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Concentro S 503.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 and a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Concentro S 503.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,699 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | ELAC |
| Model | 805 D4 D4 | Concentro S 503.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #170 of 215 bookshelf | #146 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 400 mm |
| Width | 228 mm | 219 mm |
| Depth | 373 mm | 372 mm |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 13.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 130 mm midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 1× 180 mm woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–120 W | 60–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,000 / pair | $7,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | elac.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.